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    8's on Pylons - Power Adjustment

    With that much headwind, the higher RPM is not going to result in a noticeably increased speed if you leave it but the concern would be overspeeding the prop/engine above redline. Trying to do any training maneuver in 30kt winds, especially low level maneuvers, seems a bit foolhardy to me. The...
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    FAA Wings Site... Issues

    No issues on my end really... Though I dont think my instructors are receiving an email telling them they have a credit waiting to be validated. I usually follow up with the instructor directly and while its proven difficult to get them to log in and validate the credit, once they do login there...
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    Class C transition

    I understand that. My point was more that he skirts their area more than enters it and in so doing the AFD/Chart Supplement isn't as helpful since he is coming from a sector that would be served by 127.05 but probably doesnt get close enough to the airport for services until he's in the sector...
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    Class C transition

    Except he's not really inbound. In fact if he calls in over Charlotte Harbor at 25NM instead of 20NM, he's distinctly in the 127.05 range until reaching Bokeelia. While I'm all for talking to ATC, I'm curious though why the OP is talking to the Charlie controller as the first point of contact...
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    Log your GPS database updates

    Sure, you could receive a pre-programmed, tested and write-locked SD card from Garmin. I cant tell you the number of times I've had image files fail to write properly to SD cards and other media. I've seen it all from incomplete data to data corruption to a complete lack of functionality in the...
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    Pilots losing ability to fly

    There's a difference between knowing where the bodies are buried enough so you can point someone away from the graveyard and knowing where the bodies are buried enough so you can point someone to the exact grave they are looking for. In both cases, pilots need to know and understand the...
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    Pilots losing ability to fly

    To each his own... Some people have a mind for the book work and take to it quite easily but are crap flyers. Others take to the controls like they were born to fly but suck at the book work. I think the one that universally causes people to struggle in early (and even later) training is radio...
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    Need help with a couple of terms

    In those situations (out of view of the tower), I believe the phraseology that would be used is "at your own risk" or something to that effect. "at your discretion" can be revoked (technically it all can be revoked). If you take too long or another plane comes in and lands and needs to taxi or...
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    Log your GPS database updates

    Now that I can agree with pretty much in full.
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    Garmin 430w updates?

    FWIW, depending on where it is I am flying, I like to see the GPS data base updated at least every 15-18 months or so for VFR purposes. A 15-18 month upgrade cycle to me is a nice point that works out to about 3 newly issued sectional charts for most of the country. Since most of my flights are...
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    Log your GPS database updates

    I agree, both with the sentiment that they should do what they feel they need to do and that I personally dont log my GPS updates. I have to disagree with this. I absolutely hate the "well its plain English" explanation as if that makes the ambiguity go away. Language is a common framework but...
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    Log your GPS database updates

    Well its more that the FAA doesn't really specify what classifies as "specialized tools" and/or "complex assembly." Prevalence doesn't necessarily mean much, after all, many people have wrenches/socketwrenches doesn't mean they can go cranking away on their engine but most people dont have the...
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    Question about lost log books...

    8900.1 Volume 5, Chapter 1, Section 8: You dont own the aircraft so even if the aircraft and its logs could be tracked down, they are going to be rather unhelpful since you cant differentiate your time from other people's time, plus I'm guessing you probably flew a handful of planes during...
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    Pilot wanted build time Ca to Fl adventure in my Cirrus

    Your open pilot policy is probably past that point where many pilots are looking to do significant time building at their expense but rather are expecting to get paid. As to bringing your own insurance, its your airplane, you should decide what sufficient insurance minimums look like. Also keep...
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    Hobbs or FF? Time question

    Most rental operations have transitioned to the hobbs that is set to run off an oil pressure switch. The hobbs that run off other sources such as the master were too easy to circumvent; just turn off the master once the engine is started... At least for those more concerned with just flying and...
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    Headset comfort: Lightspeed or Bose A20?

    Tl;dr: Fit, performance and comfort are going to vary from person to person so ymmv and reviews of others arent really going to tell you much especially if the headset isn't fit on your head correctly. I've had a pair of Zulu PFX's for about 4 years now. My average leg is about 1.5-3 hours with...
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    Log your GPS database updates

    I've seen (perhaps on here?) K(1)iii debated quite heavily. While many feel removing the screw holding the port cover in place on the GPS doesn't break the "no tools" portion of the rule, there are questions around whether a computer with a card reader and Garmin (or other) software installed...
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